NHTSA Recall 99V233000
Filed by HPA MONON TRAILER, INC.. Component: Structure. Reported 1999-08-25. An estimated 11,565 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 223, "REAR IMPACT GUARDS." THE REAR IMPACT GUARDS SHOULD BE REINFORCED TO IMPROVE THEIR PERFORMANCE IN COLLISIONS.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR IMPACT GUARDS MAY NOT PROPERLY PROTECT THE VEHICLE.
What the manufacturer will do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A FREE REINFORCEMENT KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HPA MONON AT 1-800-231-6413.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).